Re: Sockets Extension Rework (API, etc...) VERY LONG
| From: | Derick Rethans | Date: | Thu, 21 Feb 2002 07:40:15 +0000 |
| Subject: | Re: Sockets Extension Rework (API, etc...) VERY LONG | ||
| References: | 1 | Groups: | php.dev |
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Hey Jason,
On 20 Feb 2002, Jason Greene wrote:
> Instead of just committing a gigantic patch to solve these problems, and
> redefine the extensions behavior, I decided to open a thread for
> discussion on how I intend to solve all the problems.
>
> My solution does involve modifying pieces of the API, which causes BC
> concerns. I do think about these things, and I really think we should
> stabilize and finalize this module, as we have already radically changed
> the API once before.
Just fix it so that it is both consistent and that the extension has a
clean API. I wouldn't worry about BC here, cause the extension is
experimental (with a big message in the manual).
> Timeline & Stabilization
> =========================
>
> I would like to fix all of this by 4.2.X. I propose that we then mark
> the extension as stable, and freeze the API.
>
>
> Please send your feedback on your thoughts and concerns on these
> changes.
Sounds all sane to me. Good luck!
Derick
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